Nepal Overland

The Story

Best time to go: October - April
Best for: Longer Journeys, Repeat Visitors

A journey by road allows you see so much more than flying from place to place. You will pass through remote villages and towns, seeing the way of life far away from the main tourist routes. We use the best drivers and vehicles to ensure the destination comes alive, and you will stay in charming boutique hotels throughout. You will have the chance to see the interesting villages of Nuwakot and Bandipur which many people leave off an itinerary to Nepal. The accommodation is more simple that you would usually expect, but the experience is second-to-none if you like to immerse yourself in the destination a little more fully.

Guide Pricing

Starting At

LOCATION:

£2795

Price per person including all accommodation, private transfers, unique experiences and excluding international flights. We can arrange international flights should you wish.

Highlights

A journey through Nepal by road which involves no internal flights
Blends classic highlights with unique off-the-beaten track destinations
Visit the hidden highlights of Nuwakot, Bandipur and Kurintar
Also take a trek in the Annapurna Region, explore Kathmandu and Pokhara and spot wildlife in Chitwan

Day 1-3

Traditional Homes Swotha

Day 4

Famous Farm

Day 5-6

Three Mountain Lodge

Day 7

Sanctuary Lodge

Day 8

Himalaya Lodge

Day 9

Gurung Lodge

Day 10-11

Temple Tree Pokhara

Day 12-13

Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge

Day 14

Summit River Lodge

Day 15-16

Dwarika’s Dhulikhel

Days	Location	Hotel
Day 1-3	Kathmandu	Traditional Homes Swotha Traditional Homes Swotha
Day 4	Nuwakot	Famous Farm Famous Farm
Day 5-6	Bandipur	Three Mountain Lodge Three Mountain Lodge
Day 7	Birethanti	Sanctuary Lodge Sanctuary Lodge
Day 8	Ghandruk	Himalaya Lodge Himalaya Lodge
Day 9	Majgaun	Gurung Lodge Gurung Lodge
Day 10-11	Pokhara	Temple Tree Pokhara Temple Tree Pokhara
Day 12-13	Chitwan	Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge
Day 14	Kurintar	Summit River Lodge Summit River Lodge
Day 15-16	Dhulikhel	Dwarika’s Dhulikhel Dwarika’s Dhulikhel

Day 1

Kathmandu

Arrive into Kathmandu where we will meet you and transfer you to Patan, a lesser visited corner of Kathmandu and a stay at the charming Traditional Homes.

Day 2

Kathmandu

Head off on a tailored private tour of Kathmandu, we can explore the hidden side to the city rather than the main sights, exploring bustling markets.

Day 3

Nuwakot

Drive west towards to the remote village of Nuwakot, a drive of three hours. The village was affected by the 2015 earthquake, but has made great strides to get back on their feet. Hear stories about what happened, and stay in the charming Famous Farm, a pair of old farmhouses that have been turned into a comfortable lodge. The main Durbar Square is worth visiting, almost a mini-version of Kathmandu.

Day 4

Bandipur

Continue west, stopping at the small town of Bandipur, famed for its traditional Newari houses and banning of vehicles in the centre of town. Find small little cafes and restaurants that will be ideal for lunch before you head off into the countryside outside of the town to stay at Three Mountain Lodge.

Day 5

Bandipur

Take a light day walk in the area. The countryside around Bandipur doesn’t seem too many visitors and so you get a really authentic, immersive glimpse into this corner of Nepal.

Day 6

Birethanti

Drive to Pokhara and onto the Annapurna Range where you will start a three-night trek in the mountains. We will provide a private porter and guide and you will stay in exceptionally comfortable lodges throughout. Today’s trek is a short three-hour walk to Birethanti.

Day 7

Ghandruk

Trek up the ridge towards Ghandruk which is the prettiest of all the villages in the Annapurna Region with wonderful views of the high snow-capped Himalayas rising up above you.

Day 8

Majgaun

You will work your way back down to the Modi River along a more off-the-beaten track path for a stay in Majgaun.

Day 9-10

Pokhara

Today you walk back to the roadhead and drive back to Pokhara and spend the second day at leisure, possibly heading off on a day walk to the World Peace Stupa, or just reading a book in one of the restaurants that line the lakeside.

Day 11-12

Chitwan

Drive five hours down to Chitwan National Park, arriving in time for a late afternoon game drive in the park. The next day, take morning and late afternoon game drive, either on jeep, elephant or on boats.

Day 13

Kurintpur

Drive back toward Kathmandu, stopping at the River Summit Lodge where you will spend the night.

Day 14

Dhulikhel

Continue back along the road to Kathmandu, heading up to the small village of Dhulikhel located on the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley, offering views over the Himalayas in the distance.

Day 15

Dhulikhel

Spend the day relaxing, or taking a day walk in the surrounding countryside. We also suggest it is worth visiting Bhaktapur.

Suggested Hotels

Itinerary Experiences

Customise Your Itinerary

Any part of this itinerary can be customised, whether you want to add nights here and there, tailor the day-to-day experiences, or even just start from scratch creating a totally bespoke itinerary.

Idea 1

If you want to make the trip even longer, then why not add in a trek in the Everest Region.

Idea 2

Extend your trek in the Annapurna Region. This suggested itinerary only has three days, but we can make this five very easily using comfortable lodges, or longer if you want to get further into the mountains using traditional tea houses.

Idea 3

One way to cover the journey from Pokhara to Chitwan is to embark on a two day raft down the Seti River. It is a more of a float, with a few rapids, and allows you to get even further off-the-beaten track.